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A Disney/ABC Writing Program semi-finalist, Karla Nappi has worked in writer rooms and on film/tv sets in both New York City and Los Angeles. Karla developed a comic book series based off her pilot script “Duplicant." She's run two successful Kickstarters for the first three issues of the series, and recently signed with Second Sight Publishing Currently, Karla is pitching the animated supernatural suspense series, "Nabarang," which was created with Filipino-American animator and paranormal expert Sapphire Sandalo. Karla and André have a great discussion about shifting careers, late in life motherhood, science fiction inspirations and why society demands you have a baby!

This week, host Gray Jones interviews Tawnya Bhattacharya, founder of the #1 TV writing school in the USA, Script Anatomy.  Please watch Tawnya's original interview from June 2013 (episode 078) to find out about her background, how she teamed up with Ali Laventhol (interviewed in episode 115), and how and why she started Script Anatomy. TAWNYA BHATTACHARYA BIOGRAPHY: Tawnya Benavides Bhattacharya is the Founder & CEO of Script Anatomy and currently the Co-Executive Producer of Apple's "Salsa." A screenwriting teacher for the past 15 years, Bhattacharya launched Script Anatomy in 2011 just as her career was taking off. Her objective: to use her experience of breaking into the TV industry and building a career to help other writers do the same. She created a unique writing curriculum with trademark tools for development, writing and rewriting, which have helped hundreds of writers get a job writing for TV, find representation, or sell pilots, screenplays and novels.  As a guest instructor, Tawnya has brought the Script Anatomy method to the Disney | ABC Writing Program, The WGA Foundations, WGFestival, the Austin Film Festival, the Producer's Guild (PGA) Power of Diversity Workshop, Hugo House in Seattle, the Willamette Writers Conference, Stage 32, The International Screenwriters Association, TV Writers Fund and the CineStory TV Writers Retreat in Idyllwild. Her column “Your TV Guide“ can be read in Script Magazine. She's also been a guest on several podcasts, including Scripts & Scribes, Sell Your Screenplay, The TV Writer Podcast, and On the Page. Bhattacharya and her writing partner, Ali Laventhol, are Co-Executive Producers and prior to Apple's Salsa, she and her writing partner have written on "Ginny & Georgia" (Netflix), "A Million Little Things" (ABC), "Famous in Love" (Freeform), "The Night Shift" (NBC), "Perception" (TNT), "The Client List" (Lifetime) and "Fairly Legal" (USA). They've sold pilots to eOne, Lionsgate and MGM and been hired to do rewrites for Legendary. They are currently writing a movie for Ozy Media and Lifetime based on Trump's "Zero Tolerance" policy and family separation at the border. They are former NBC Writers on the Verge fellows, and were semi-finalists for the ABC Disney Fellowship before getting a job that took them out of the running. Bhattacharya was also a FOX Writer's Intensive fellow. The team is repped by Industry Entertainment and Morris Yorn and UTA. Bhattacharya, an alumnus of Cornish College of the Arts Conservatory, studied acting and playwriting, and interned with playwright, Marie Irene Fornes and New City Theater in Seattle. She has performed in Seattle, Chicago, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic and LA.   INDEX TO THE EPISODE: 2:14 - Interview start, intro 3:22 - Why she feels Script Anatomy is the #1 TV writing school in America. 7:08 - The value of current working writers doing the teaching. Talks about some of her teachers and the courses they teach. 12:24 - Theory vs practical, how there is a huge system teaching theory, but Script Anatomy teaches practical tools. Tawnya expands on their method. 26:36 - Explain why they teach a lot about how to develop projects. Tawnya tells about some of the tools they use, particularly around theme. 34:58 - The successes of Script Anatomy alumni. 41:22 - The community outside the classes. 44:42 - Sponsor break - visit sponsors avgearguy.com & drivingfootage.com. 45:52 - Script Anatomy's offerings in 2021. 50:24 - Where should someone start? 54:59 - Other workshops, and weekend festival they're planning. 58:45 - Tawnya tells how to navigate their website, and script consultation services they provide. 1:02:36 - How should someone prepare for one of Script Anatomy's classes, so they can hit the ground running? 1:05:57 - Her recommended writing books. 1:09:55 - What will set people up for success in 2021? 1:13:03 - Conclusion Follow Tawnya on Twitter: @tbhattacharya Visit Script Anatomy on the web: scriptanatomy.com Follow Script Anatomy on Twitter: @scriptanatomy Buying Final Draft screenwriting software? Use this link to support the podcast: tinyurl.com/BuyFinalDraft. You can help with the ongoing costs of bringing these weekly podcasts to you by becoming a patron of the podcast – for as little as 25¢ per episode! There are many reward levels. CLICK HERE to find out more. Buy Gray's book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews. Didn't get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,200 TV writers. Find previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.com.

This week, host Gray Jones interviews Tawnya Bhattacharya, founder of the #1 TV writing school in the USA, Script Anatomy. Please watch Tawnya's original interview from June 2013 (episode 078) to find out about her background, how she teamed up with Ali Laventhol (interviewed in episode 115), and how and why she started Script Anatomy.TAWNYA BHATTACHARYA BIOGRAPHY:Tawnya Benavides Bhattacharya is the Founder & CEO of Script Anatomy and currently the Co-Executive Producer of Apple’s "Salsa."A screenwriting teacher for the past 15 years, Bhattacharya launched Script Anatomy in 2011 just as her career was taking off. Her objective: to use her experience of breaking into the TV industry and building a career to help other writers do the same.She created a unique writing curriculum with trademark tools for development, writing and rewriting, which have helped hundreds of writers get a job writing for TV, find representation, or sell pilots, screenplays and novels. As a guest instructor, Tawnya has brought the Script Anatomy method to the Disney | ABC Writing Program, The WGA Foundations, WGFestival, the Austin Film Festival, the Producer's Guild (PGA) Power of Diversity Workshop, Hugo House in Seattle, the Willamette Writers Conference, Stage 32, The International Screenwriters Association, TV Writers Fund and the CineStory TV Writers Retreat in Idyllwild. Her column “Your TV Guide“ can be read in Script Magazine. She's also been a guest on several podcasts, including Scripts & Scribes, Sell Your Screenplay, The TV Writer Podcast, and On the Page.Bhattacharya and her writing partner, Ali Laventhol, are Co-Executive Producers and prior to Apple’s Salsa, she and her writing partner have written on "Ginny & Georgia" (Netflix), "A Million Little Things" (ABC), "Famous in Love" (Freeform), "The Night Shift" (NBC), "Perception" (TNT), "The Client List" (Lifetime) and "Fairly Legal" (USA). They've sold pilots to eOne, Lionsgate and MGM and been hired to do rewrites for Legendary. They are currently writing a movie for Ozy Media and Lifetime based on Trump's "Zero Tolerance" policy and family separation at the border.They are former NBC Writers on the Verge fellows, and were semi-finalists for the ABC Disney Fellowship before getting a job that took them out of the running. Bhattacharya was also a FOX Writer’s Intensive fellow. The team is repped by Industry Entertainment and Morris Yorn and UTA.Bhattacharya, an alumnus of Cornish College of the Arts Conservatory, studied acting and playwriting, and interned with playwright, Marie Irene Fornes and New City Theater in Seattle. She has performed in Seattle, Chicago, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic and LA. INDEX TO THE EPISODE:2:14 - Interview start, intro3:22 - Why she feels Script Anatomy is the #1 TV writing school in America.7:08 - The value of current working writers doing the teaching. Talks about some of her teachers and the courses they teach.12:24 - Theory vs practical, how there is a huge system teaching theory, but Script Anatomy teaches practical tools. Tawnya expands on their method.26:36 - Explain why they teach a lot about how to develop projects. Tawnya tells about some of the tools they use, particularly around theme.34:58 - The successes of Script Anatomy alumni.41:22 - The community outside the classes.44:42 - Sponsor break - visit sponsors avgearguy.com & drivingfootage.com.45:52 - Script Anatomy’s offerings in 2021.50:24 - Where should someone start?54:59 - Other workshops, and weekend festival they’re planning.58:45 - Tawnya tells how to navigate their website, and script consultation services they provide.1:02:36 - How should someone prepare for one of Script Anatomy’s classes, so they can hit the ground running?1:05:57 - Her recommended writing books.1:09:55 - What will set people up for success in 2021?1:13:03 - ConclusionFollow Tawnya on Twitter: @tbhattacharyaVisit Script Anatomy on the web: scriptanatomy.comFollow Script Anatomy on Twitter: @scriptanatomyBuying Final Draft screenwriting software? Use this link to support the podcast: tinyurl.com/BuyFinalDraft.You can help with the ongoing costs of bringing these weekly podcasts to you by becoming a patron of the podcast – for as little as 25¢ per episode! There are many reward levels. CLICK HERE to find out more.Buy Gray’s book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews.Didn’t get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,200 TV writers. Find previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.com.

Jason Nieves A writer who has written scenes which were performed in seven network affiliated scene showcases. His material has been in the ABC Talent Showcase, the first NHMC Scene Showcase, and five NBC Universal Scene Showcases. He is an alumnus of NBC's Writers On The Verge Program and was also chosen twice for the NHMC/ABC/NBC Television Writers Program. He is also a semifinalist in the Disney ABC Writing Program. Was a winner in the Scriptapalooza TV Writing Competition. Was a film festival programmer for 3 years. Featured in Latino Leaders magazine as a Leader of the Future (2011). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Check out episode 8 with Stacey Machelle, the creator and star of the new Youtube show "ADHD Is The New Black"! We talk about her show, her past career of newscasting, writing, laughter, representation, shame, and lots more.   A  graduate  of  The  Second  City,  Stacey  Machelle  is  a  sketch writer/performer,  producer  and  comedian  and  was  a  finalist  in  the Disney/ABC  Writing  Program.   In  her  past  professional  life  she  worked  as  a  professional journalist  for Scripps  Howard  News  Service  and  as  an  on-air  news anchor for  CBS and  later  on  air  talent  and  writer  for  TMZ. Stacey  currently  works  as  an  audience  warmup  comic  on  various  talk and  game shows in  Los Angeles. She is currently the warm up comic for A Little Late with Lilly Singh. Her  video “pitch”  for  The Halftime Show placed  among the top  three finalists  in  the  People's  Choice  Awards “Spinoff  Contest.”  The  top  three  finalists  were  chosen  by  the creative  board  of  the  New  York  Television  Festival  and  the  internet voting community.

Alex and Nick begin their "Inside the TV Writing Program" series - a deep dive into what goes on inside every major TV writing program from the decision makers themselves. Our first part is all about the Disney ABC Writing Program (now known as the Walt Disney Television Writing Program), with Kristi Shuton, who oversees the program as Manager of Creative Talent Development & Inclusion at the Disney ABC Television Group. All the ins-and-outs are covered, from the application and selection process, to the content of the program and what comes after. Content About the Disney ABC Writing program (00:48) 1 - The application process (04:02) 2 - The selection process (18:16) 3 - The program (31:25) 4 - After the program and final advice (40:10) NOTE: Since the recording, the Disney ABC Program application has been updated to two original samples (instead of one original and one spec). Links The Walt Disney Television Writing Program (FKA Disney ABC Writing Program) Disney ABC CTDI (Creative Talent Development & Inclusion) on Facebook Disney ABC CTDI on Instagram The Disney ABC Directing Program If you enjoyed this episode and others, please consider supporting us on Patreon at paperteam.co/patreon! :) Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co

Tawnya Benavides Bhattacharya is a writer/producer currently on ABC's A Million Little Things, a screenwriting instructor, and founder of Script Anatomy.A screenwriting teacher for the past 13 years, Bhattacharya launched Script Anatomy in 2011 just as her career was taking off. Her objective: to use her experience of breaking into the TV industry and building a career to help other writers do the same.She created a unique writing curriculum with trademark tools for development, writing and rewriting, which have helped hundreds of writers get a job writing for TV, find representation, or sell pilots, screenplays and novels.As a guest instructor, Bhattacharya has brought the Script Anatomy method to ISA (the International Screenwriters Association), Stage 32, the TV Writers Fund, and, for the past 3 years, the Disney | ABC Writing Program. She has mentored for ISA and CineStory TV Writers Retreat in Idyllwild. Her column “Your TV Guide“ can be read in Script Magazine.With her writing partner Ali Laventhol, she is currently a writer/supervising producer on ABC's upcoming A Million Little Things. They previously wrote on Famous in Love (Freeform), The Night Shift (NBC), Perception (TNT), The Client List (Lifetime) and Fairly Legal (USA).They are former NBC Writers on the Verge fellows, and were semi-finalists for the ABC Disney Fellowship before getting a job that took them out of the running. Bhattacharya was also a FOX Writer’s Intensive fellow where her semi-autobiographical pilot was optioned. The team is repped by UTA, Heroes and Villains Entertainment and Morris Yorn.Bhattacharya, an alumnus of Cornish College of the Arts Conservatory, studied acting and playwriting, and interned with playwright, Marie Irene Fornes and New City Theater in Seattle. She has performed in Seattle, Chicago, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic and LA.Learn more at www.scriptanatomy.com or find her on social media @scriptanatomy. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44. You can also read more about Laura on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Powers/e/B009HW4YRW

Alex and Nick invite three fellows of the network TV writing programs to discuss their experiences applying, being selected, and participating in the curricula. Guests include Andy Mathieson from the 2016 Disney/ABC Writing Program, Jenny Deiker Restivo from the 2018 FOX Writers Lab, and Thomas Reyes from the 2016 Warner Bros. Television Writers' Workshop. What is the selection process of the TV writing programs? What are the interview rounds like? What are the fellowships' requirements? What can you learn in the writing programs? What are some common misconceptions about them? How do you get the most out of the experience? The Paper Team applies themselves... SHOWNOTES Content 1 - Speccing, applying, and the TV writing programs' selection process (00:00:39) 2 - Being in the TV writing programs (00:28:46) 3 - After the TV writing programs (00:48:58) Resources and Next Week On (01:06:20) Links Andy Mathieson on IMDb Jenny Deiker Restivo on Twitter Thomas Reyes on Twitter "TV Writing Fellowships: The Big Six" - TV Calling Disney/ABC TV Writing Program FOX Writers Lab Warner Bros. Television Writers' Workshop Nickelodeon Writing Program Altered Carbon Hard Sun Future Man Victoria The Carmichael Show Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co

It's that time again! No, not Spring, well, yeah, almost, but here on Writers Group Therapy it's Screenwriting Contest, Fellowship and Festival season. Now is the time you should be getting your spec scripts done to submit to the big fellowships in May and June as well as the other screenwriting contests and festivals. We discuss what, when and how to write in this week's session. SHOW NOTES:Warner Bros. Writing Fellowship - https://televisionworkshop.warnerbros.com/NBC Writers on the Verge - http://www.nbcunitips.com/writers-on-the-verge/CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) New Writers Fellowship - https://capeusa.org/programs/cnwf/Disney/ABC Writing Program - http://www.abctalentdevelopment.com/writing_program.htmlSee more on the WGA Industry Diversity Writing Programs, Conferences and Festivals page - http://www.wga.org/the-guild/advocacy/diversity/writing-programs-conferences-festivals

Stephanie Coggins spent much of her early life writing stories. As an undergrad at the University of Michigan, Stephanie kept her creative juices flowing by contributing pop culture articles to several campus newspapers, and it wasn’t long before she was accepted into USC’s graduate film program at the School of Cinematic Arts. Since then, Stephanie has participated in NBC’s Writers on the Verge program, has had her work featured in NBC’s annual Scene Showcase in Los Angeles and New York, and had a half-hour pilot place in 2016 Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest. Additionally, Stephanie has been selected as a Finalist for the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Disney|ABC Writing Program. She is currently the Showrunner’s assistant on BET’s Being Mary Jane. In her free time, Stephanie watches old episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000. "With drama, I feel like I do a lot of the same things that I did with comedy, I just leave out the jokes... The objective isn't to make you laugh. The objective is to make you feel something." • Stephanie Coggins on Twitter • Stephanie's podcast Cinemacraptaculus   // Pulling Your Hair Out is produced and hosted by Richard Lowe. Music by Joshua Moshier.

Hilliard and Lisa have a blast with good friend, writer/author/creator Brandon Easton, currently staffed on the hit show MARVEL’S AGENT CARTER!   HIGHLIGHTS: Life in Baltimore, racist Boston, teaching in the ‘hood in NY and LA, the SHADOWLAW graphic novel, breaking in on THUNDERCATS and TRANSFORMERS: RESCUE BOTS, hosting panels at Comic-Con, “Black Geek Stockholm Syndrome,” the 2015 Disney/ABC Writing Program,staffing on MARVEL’S AGENT CARTER... and the End Song "BRIGHT LIGHTS" by hip-hop artist JACK SPADE!  https://jspadeofficial.bandcamp.com   Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2,015”   DIRECT LINK: http://bit.ly/B-E65   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes!   http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja